Good evening. I'm John Yang. Jeff Bennett and Annavaz are away. On the news hour tonight,

investigations into the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., reveal new details

about the suspect, an Afghan who worked with the CIA before the Taliban takeover.

President Trump tries to put his stamp on the NFL with mixed results, including pushback from

some fans.

And we answer your questions about how to remain civil with family and friends during this

year's holidays.

See that your loved ones as real people, as humans,

and talk to the human and not to the headline.

Welcome to the News Hour.

Tonight, investigators say the suspect in the brazen daylight shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., drove cross-country to carry out the attack, but they're still

searching for a motive.

The two victims remain in critical condition,

and the accused shooter is also in the hospital.

Prosecutors say the suspect, who's an Afghan national,

will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill,

and the Trump administration is further restricting immigration

in the wake of the attack.

Our coverage begins tonight with White House correspondent

Liz Landers. Caught on camera, the moment after an attack that shattered the pre-holiday calm

near the White House. The suspect already wounded, tackled to the pavement surrounded by law

enforcement. Within moments, officers take him into custody, ending what authorities describe

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